The United States' Military Role in Smaller Scale Contingencies,

Abstract

This paper establishes a comprehensive framework of civilian and military tasks that must be performed during smaller-scale contingencies. The framework is based on the sectors and agency responsibilities established in Presidential Decision Directive 56 (PDD-56) for complex contingencies. The framework, however, is more inclusive and accommodates the full range of missions envisioned in current doctrine for military operations other than war. It also identifies the military tasks in support of the non-military sectors which civilian interagency participants (U.S. government and other allies) typically lead in smaller-scale contingencies. The paper recommends review of the sector tasks by the U.S. Government agencies assigned responsibilities by PDD-56 and the large number of other PDDs that address several of the smaller-scale contingencies as stovepipes. The paper also recommends review of the changes and additions to military and appropriate adjustments to the universal task list and Service task list.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA366458

Entities

People

  • A. M. Lidy
  • Samuel H. Packer

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

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  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space

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  • Civil Defense
  • Combat Areas
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Health Services
  • Interagency Coordination
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.